The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, honored the top students from the colleges and institutes of the Middle Technical University, as well as outstanding students from the postgraduate programs. In his speech during the central graduation ceremony of the university’s 11th cohort, titled “Graduation and Creativity,” Dr. Al-Aboudi affirmed that the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research remains committed to continuously supporting and enhancing the skills and capabilities of graduates. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a sustainable relationship between students…

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, announced the commencement of procedures to prepare the necessary requirements for issuing property deeds and ownership documents for the residential lands granted to the ministry’s employees and staff members of its universities in Baghdad. This announcement came during his speech at the graduation ceremony held by the Middle Technical University, where Dr. Al-Aboudi explained that all available resources have been mobilized to facilitate the implementation of this entitlement, ensure the protection of the rights and achievements…

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announces the launch of the electronic application portal for the Holy Qur’an Memorization Admission Channel for the 2025–2026 academic year. This admission channel includes students who graduated from secondary school during the 2024–2025 academic year from the scientific, literary, and arts branches, who have memorized the entire Holy Qur’an and successfully passed the examination conducted by the designated committee. Eligible students may select up to 50 options through the Directorate of Studies, Planning, and Follow-up portal at https://dirasat.mohesr.gov.iq.The application…

The President of the University of Karbala, Prof. Dr. Sabah Wajid Ali, inaugurated the Private Sector Companies Exhibition held at the College of Administration and Economics, aimed at enhancing students’ experiences in the fields of entrepreneurship and private sector employment. During his tour of the exhibition, the University President visited the various booths showcasing a range of products presented by the participating companies. He praised the College’s efforts in organizing such initiatives in cooperation with private sector institutions. In addition, Prof. Dr. Ali inaugurated a charity market…

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naim Al-Aboudi, honored the volunteer teams from Iraqi universities in a ceremony attended by the Head of the Supervision and Scientific Evaluation Authority, university presidents, the President of the Iraqi Academics Syndicate, and a large gathering of faculty members and students. This recognition took place during the First Conference on Volunteer Work 2025, where the Minister emphasized that the remarkable contributions of both public and private universities in the field of volunteerism represent a living extension of the…

On this glorious National Day, we stand with pride and deep reverence under the flag of Iraq, renewing our commitment to advancing all that uplifts our people, preserves our sacred land, and embodies the richness of our proud and ancient history. As the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, along with its universities, commemorates this occasion, we affirm that our academic and scientific mission remains a cornerstone in realizing the aspirations of our nation. It continues to play an essential role in supporting comprehensive development and…

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, honored international graduation projects and the winners of the Excellence Award during the Arab Architecture Festival, held in celebration of Baghdad's selection as the Capital of Arab Tourism for 2025. In his speech, delivered on behalf of the Prime Minister and attended by advisors, representatives of professional associations, international and Iraqi experts, and delegates from various Arab and foreign diplomatic missions, Dr. Al-Aboudi emphasized that the festival represents a genuine opportunity to support creative and distinguished…

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and President of the Iraqi Atomic Energy Commission, Dr. Naim Al-Aboudi, has laid the foundation stone for the Central Laboratories and Subcritical System Project of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. In his remarks at the ceremony—attended by senior officials, university presidents, advisors, representatives of the Iraqi Atomic Energy Commission, and several diplomatic missions—the Minister emphasized that this project represents a scientific incubator and an integrated strategic environment for advancing research approaches and enhancing the quality of…

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naim Al-Aboudi, has approved granting five additional marks to support student cases in the second-round examinations for both evaluative and non-evaluative courses across all academic systems for the 2024/2025 academic year. According to the ministerial decision: First – Courses subject to evaluative examinations: (a) Students will be granted five supplementary marks added to their final grade in the second round for each evaluative course, exclusively, and for all cases requiring support. (b) College/University Councils are authorized to grant…

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announces that applications for the third edition of the Higher Education Reading Award will close on Sunday, September 28, 2025. The organizing ministerial committee clarified that only two days remain before the application platform closes, noting that the number of registered participants has exceeded 26,000 students, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and international students enrolled in Iraqi universities. It is noteworthy that participating students, who are competing by reading the book The Problem of Culture by thinker Malik Bennabi, will sit…